Charlotte, NC - Home Buyers and Sellers New Year's Resolutions! - 12/31/09 04:36 PM
Charlotte, NC Home Buyers and Sellers - if you are planning to buy or sell a home in 2010, I have some great New Year's resolutions for you to consider as you prepare for this exciting event in your life! 
Charlotte, NC is still a great place to buy a home!  While crises in the US housing and mortgage markets drove home values down in much of the country, Charlotte only suffered relatively slight declines (see chart below).  With mortgage interest rates at historic lows, home prices at affordable levels, and the home buyer tax credit set to EXPIRE on April 30, … (3 comments)

Providence Plantation in Charlotte, NC - 2009 Market Report - Looking Good!!! - 12/30/09 09:45 PM
The 2009 Market Report for Providence Plantation in Charlotte, N.C. shows that home values in this highly sought-after neighborhood have declined only slightly over the last year (-8.56%), compared to other harder hit areas in the country.  Providence Plantation is ideally located in South Charlotte - just a 30 minute commute to downtown and about 40 minutes to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.  This beautiful subdivision is known for its beautiful homes, large lots, mature tree-lined streets, award-winning schools, and easy access to shopping, dining and recreation.
 
2009 Real Estate Market Report for Providence Plantation
Number of homes sold:  47
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I Got My ActiveRain FIX Today - EIGHT HOURS of Lounging in the Rain! - 12/27/09 10:03 PM
OK, I admit it - I spent a total of EIGHT hours on ActiveRain today!  The relatives have all gone back home, the house is a MESS, my clients are all taken care of....so what did I do with my free time?  Work on my business plan?  Put together a nice year-end market report for my sphere/client/market area?  Work a few leads?  Get outside and take good photos of some great Charlotte, NC neighborhoods?  Nooooooooo!
I spent EIGHT hours surfing through ActiveRain, commenting on posts, "meeting" some new Rainers, learning about lots of stuff real estate-related, admiring some great photos, subscribing, laughing, … (6 comments)

Speechless Sunday - Charlotte, NC 2009 Meineke Car Care Bowl - 12/27/09 05:28 PM
Charlotte, NC hosted the 2009 Meineke Car Care Bowl, featuring the University of North Carolina Tarheels against the University of Pittsburgh Panthers.  Pitt won the close game, 19 - 17.  Here are some photos from downtown Charlotte, NC, and the Bowl game.  OK, so I'm one-sided - I went to UNC!!!

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Home Buyer Tax Credit FAQ's for Charlotte, NC Buyers - 12/26/09 01:07 PM
For Charlotte, NC First Time Home Buyers, here are some answers to FAQs on the newly extended and expanded Home Buyer Tax Credit that was signed into law by President Obama on November 7, 2009.
First time home buyer purchases soared in 2009, setting a record of 47% of all homes sold this year in the United States, due in large part, to the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit that was scheduled to expire on December 1, 2009 (but was extended for 5 months), record-low interest rates, and record affordability for homes that had declined in value over the past … (2 comments)

Great Headquarters News for Charlotte - Bank of America and Electrolux! - 12/17/09 07:41 AM
December 16, 2009 was a great day for hopeful economic news for Charlotte, NC!  Bank of America named Brian Moynihan its new CEO, who immediately affirmed that the nation's largest bank would remain headquartered in Charlotte, NC, and that he would keep his office here.  The Charlotte Chamber of Commerce and other Charlotte leaders immediately hailed the news and applaude B of A's renewed commitment to Charlotte.  After the city lost Wachovia's headquarters in 2008's financial meltdown, the news that Bank of America would remain a Charlotte institution is great news for our local economy, and removes the uncertainty and speculation … (2 comments)

Charlotte, NC Real Estate Market Statistics for November, 2009! - 12/16/09 09:58 AM
The real estate market in Charlotte, NC, continues it's slow but steady emergence from the housing market decline.  Remember, the impact of the national real estate market decline didn't really hit Charlotte, NC until the fall of 2008, so we were behind on the decline, and we are a little behind on the rise.

 
What does this mean for you?  There has never been a better time to buy a home in Charlotte, NC, than RIGHT NOW.  With interest rates below 5% for qualified buyers, tax incentives for first-time home buyers and now certain re-sale buyers, and a vast … (3 comments)

EUREKA!!! What if All Realtors Provided Nordstrom-Level Customer Service? Share Ideas on ActiveRain! - 12/10/09 07:20 AM
I had a EUREKA moment yesterday when shopping at Norstrom at Southpark Mall in Charlotte, NC - I thought "What if ALL Realtors Provided Nordstrom-level customer service to ALL of their clients?"  Now THAT would quickly move us real estate agents up higher in customer approval ratings!
Although I always strive to provide the best customer service as a listing agent and a buyer agent, the Nordstrom model hardly has a peer, IMHO.  If you've ever shopped at Nordstrom, I would bet that you've experienced a "Nordstrom moment."  Here's what happened to me recently:
On Black Friday, my sister and I … (5 comments)

Homes for Sale in Providence Plantation, South Charlotte, NC - Come HOME for the Holidays! - 12/03/09 09:42 PM
What could be more exciting than purchasing a home for the holidays in Providence Plantation, one of South Charlotte, NC's finest and most sought-after neighborhoods!  You'll find everything you need here in Providence Plantation, from large, private lots and well-built homes, to some of the best public schools in North Carolina and the fantastic Providence Plantation Racquet and Swim Club!
Search here for homes for sale in Providence Plantation!
You'll find all styles of homes in Providence Plantation, from traditional to contemporary, from ranches to large estate homes.  The early developers left many of the original trees intact, so the neighborhood … (1 comments)